Pitney Bowes DM900, DM800 manual A Glossary

A • Glossary

Ink Cartridge	Cartridge containing the ink used to produce the meter stamp.
Inscription	An optional message, such as “First Class” or “Non-Profit,” that prints verti-
	cally to the immediate left of the postage imprint.
Inspection	A meter check required by the USPS.
Insufficient Funds	A warning message that alerts you when you attempt to use more postage
	than is currently in your Postage Meter (Postal Security Device - PSD).
IntelliLink® Control	See Control Center.
Center
Jam Release Lever	Relieves the tension along the feeder path.
Lock Code	A code that locks the mailing system with a four digit password preventing
	unauthorized use of your meter.
Low Funds Warning	You may set your machine to warn you when your funds go below a speci-
	fied amount.
Menu Key	Press to view the main settings and options available.
Meter	See Postal Security Device.
Meter Imprint (or	Postage stamp printed directly on a piece of mail or tape using a meter
Meter Stamp)	device in place of traditional glue or adhesive affixed stamps. This type of
	postage requires a special form of indicia called an “information based indi-
	cia” (IBI). The US Postal Service’s IBI Program (IBIP) is the program that
	makes printing of postage by a meter device possible.
Mixed Mail	Mail consisting of varying lengths and widths.
Mode Key	Press to choose from a variety of mail processing modes.
Modem	That part of the mailing system that dials the Pitney Bowes Postage By
	Phone® Meter Payment System center and transfers information over the
	phone.
Numeric Keys	The part of the IntelliLink® Control Center that you use to enter amounts
	and numbers.
Password	See Supervisor Password.
Permit	A permit is a special postal mark used instead of the usual meter stamp
	imprint. You open a permit account at the Post Office. These permits pro-
	vide you with special processing or discount rates.
Postage by Phone®	The Pitney Bowes system that allows you to purchase postage over the
System	phone line.
Postage Meter	See Postal Security Device.

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